This Week’s Share
Crop |
Family Share |
Half Share |
Beets, Bulls Blood Red | 4 pounds | 2 pounds |
Broccoli | 2 pounds | 1pound |
Fennel | 2 bulbs | 1 bulb |
Onions, Yellow | 2 each | 1 each |
Spinach | 1 1/2 pounds | 3/4 pounds |
Sweet Red Peppers |
10 each | 5 each |
Tomatoes, Heirlooms | 3 pounds | 1 1/2 pounds |
Tomatoes, New Girl Slicers | 3 pounds | 1 1/2 pounds |
Share Notes
- Beets: Your beets have their beautiful tops on this week, so make sure to chop them off and use them as you would chard in your favorite dish.
- Sweet Red Peppers: The sweet red peppers in your share this season are an Italian roasting type called Stocky Red Roaster. They have exceptional flavor fresh, and they are also delicious cooked, if you wait that long to eat them.
- Tomatoes: That’s right, another wonderful week of these guys. With warmer and dry weather into October we are able to bring you one last round of tomatoes to end out a great tomato season.
Farm News
Farm to City
Join us in supporting the Sauvie Island Center on Thursday, October 11th as they bring their farm-based educational program into the city. The rooftop of the Ecotrust building will be overflowing with excitement, farm-fresh hors d’ oeurves and local beer and wine. They will premier a new short film about the Center. The fun starts at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available online in advance for just $20 per person, or $25 the day of the event.